Candidates, who can come from anywhere in Michigan, will be judged on such measures as litigation avoided, reduction in claims, cost containment and pro bono/community service.

The categories are:

• General Counsel of the Year, with categories for public, private and government/nonprofits. In addition to in-house general counsel, this award is open to attorneys working for law firms who are acting as general counsel for a company, either as permanent general counsel or temporary general counsel.

• Rising Star. Open to in-house attorneys under age 40 on April 28, 2014.

• Pro Bono. Open to in-house attorneys.

Entries can be made at www.crainsdetroit.com/nominate. Deadline for entries is Jan. 18. Winners will be announced in April, and recognized at the Crain's event, to be held in the spring.

For questions about filling out the form or technical issues, contact Jennifer Chinn at (313) 446-6065 or [email protected].

For questions about the awards themselves, contact Daniel Duggan, managing editor/custom and special projects, at [email protected] or (313) 446-0414.